Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM

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2023 Population

134,268

0.0737% 1-year decline

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

1.19% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.8%

5.28% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$74,149

2.4% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$188,700

8.57% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

55,423

1.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM had a population of 134k people with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $74,149. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM declined from 134,367 to 134,268, a −0.0737% decrease and its median household income grew from $72,411 to $74,149, a 2.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (37.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (25%), White (Hispanic) (20.6%), Other (Hispanic) (9.92%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%).

35.5% of the households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.6% of the residents in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are New Mexico Junior College (402 degrees awarded in 2022), University of the Southwest (292 degrees), and Southeast New Mexico College (157 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was $188,700, and the homeownership rate was 72%.

Most people in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM borders Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM, Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM, South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX, and Rio Grande COG & Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (West) PUMA, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM is home to a population of 134k people, from which 90.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.6% of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (16.9k people).

In 2023, there were 1.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.2k people) in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.5k Two+ (Hispanic) and 27.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are Spanish (42,387 households), German (399 households), and Navajo (319 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,925

Women

48.3%

69,361

Men

51.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 134,286 inhabitants, with 51.7% men, and 48.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

90.6%

2023 Citizenship

91%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 90.6% of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was 91%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
50.2k ± 438
Two+ (Hispanic)
33.5k ± 2.1k
White (Hispanic)
27.7k ± 2.09k

56.7%

Hispanic Population

76.2k people

56.7% of the people in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are hispanic (76.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
14,417 ± 2,785 people
Cuba
316 ± 436 people
Honduras
220 ± 364 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 14,417 Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM residents, followed by Cuba with 316 and Honduras with 220.

Foreign-Born Population

12.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

16.9k people

12.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

16.7k people

As of 2023, 12.6% of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM residents (16.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was 12.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
42,387 households (34.2%)
German
399 households (0.321%)
Navajo
319 households (0.257%)

35.5% of the households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was Spanish. 34.2% of the households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,618 ± 295
Gulf War (1990s)
856 ± 321
Gulf War (2001-)
776 ± 226

Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM employs 55.4k people. The largest industries in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are Support activities for mining (6,572 people), Construction (4,191 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,174 people), and the highest paying industries are Metal ore mining ($136,571), Petroleum refining ($128,086), and Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($121,479).

Males in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.6 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,872. The income inequality in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,139

Women

41.4%

31,351

Men

58.6%

The workforce of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM in 2020 was 53,490 people, with 41.4% woman, and 58.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM.

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Occupations

55.4k

2022 Value

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 1.72%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 54.5k employees to 55.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,901 people), Other managers (1,737 people), and Cashiers (1,518 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

55.4k

2022 Value

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 1.72%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 54.5k employees to 55.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, are Support activities for mining (6,572 people), Construction (4,191 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,174 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,975

Median earning men ± $2,941

$33,540

Median earning women ± $2,207

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,757), Manufacturing ($82,672), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($79,192).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($57,009), Public Administration ($55,951), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,056).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.72%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

Education

In 2022, universities in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM awarded 851 degrees. The student population of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,879 male students and 3,088 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (410 and 48.5%), followed by White (298 and 35.3%), Black or African American (65 and 7.69%), and Unknown (31 and 3.67%).

The largest universities in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are New Mexico Junior College (402 and 47.2%), University of the Southwest (292 and 34.3%), and Southeast New Mexico College (157 and 18.4%).

The most popular majors in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are General Studies (303 and 35.6%), School Counseling & Guidance Services (53 and 6.23%), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (46 and 5.41%).

The median tuition cost in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM for private four year colleges is $17,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2019 in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 45.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 69.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,967 (37.8% men and 62.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 4,967 students enrolled in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, 37.8% men and 62.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,686 records, of which 62.8% were women and 37.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
294 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
46 degrees awarded
General Business
21 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was General Studies with 294 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

New Mexico Junior College
402 degrees awarded
University of the Southwest
292 degrees awarded
Southeast New Mexico College
157 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Mexico Junior College with 402 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 307 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, which is 0.564 times less than the 544 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 410 degrees mean that there were 1.38 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 298 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($336) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.63% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.24% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (31.7k), Some college (22.9k), and Secondary Education (20.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was $188,700 in 2023, which is 0.622 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $173,800 to $188,700, a 8.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM is 72%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM is $74,149. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM with a value of $84,708, followed by Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM and Albuquerque Far NE PUMA, NM, with respective values of $84,053 and $83,367.

Housing

Property

$188,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,127

$34,426

Median Property Taxes

±$1,589

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72%

Homeownership

2023

66.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72% of the housing units in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM with a value of $84,708, followed by Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM and Albuquerque Far NE PUMA, NM, with respective values of $84,053 and $83,367.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$74,149

Median Household Income

± $3,493

47.8k

Number of Households

± 2,004

In 2023, the median household income of the 47.8k households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM grew to $74,149 from the previous year's value of $72,411.

The following chart displays the households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.447

2022 Wage GINI in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM

0.435

2021 Wage GINI in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM

In 2022, the income inequality in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.93% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Carpooled (13.2%)
Worked At Home (4.89%)

In 2023, 79.7% of workers in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.2%) and those who worked at home (4.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 6.03% of the workforce in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM (20.7k out of 131k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88% of the population of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 26.1% on Medicaid, 9.38% on Medicare, 9.66% on non-group plans, and 0.768% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1329 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.988% increase from the previous year (1316 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1449 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

1,329 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,329 patients per year. This represents a 0.988% increase from the previous year (1,316 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Mexico in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.9% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12%

Uninsured

42.1%

Employer Coverage

26.1%

Medicaid

9.38%

Medicare

9.66%

Non-Group

0.768%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM grew by 1.99% from 11.7% to 12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.